Dance Movement Therapy Osho Kundalini Sebagai Media Untuk Menurunkan Gejala Kecemasan, Stres, dan Depresi Pada Penyandang Disabilitas Mental
Tinon Citraning Harisuci, Vikri Islah Khafidz, Faricha Annisa, Fito Uli Huda
Ganaya Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora February 14, 2026 DOI: 10.37329/ganaya.v9i1.5273 via OpenAlex
Summary
A pre-experimental study with 15 residents of a social service center found that a program combining Dance Movement Therapy with Osho Kundalini music reduced symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. Participants showed statistically significant decreases in scores on the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale after the intervention, with large effect sizes. The program involved expressive movement, rhythmic stimulation, relaxation, and silent meditation to support emotional release and body awareness. Because the study lacked a control group, the results suggest but do not prove that the therapy caused the improvements. The findings indicate that this approach may be a useful psychosocial intervention for people with mental disabilities in care settings.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 15 |
| Population | Individuals with mental disabilities residing at Muria Jaya Social Service Center |
| Topics | Anxiety Meditation |
| Keywords | Intervention counseling Dance Social anxiety Psychosocial Psychological intervention |
| Key finding | Dance Movement Therapy with Osho Kundalini music was associated with significant reductions in anxiety, stress, and depression symptoms among participants. |
Abstract
Individuals with mental disabilities are vulnerable to anxiety, stress, and depression that affect emotional and social functioning. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) accompanied by Osho Kundalini music on reducing symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression. The study employed a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 15 participants residing at Muria Jaya Social Service Center. Data were collected using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS), observation, and interviews conducted before and after the intervention. The intervention integrated expressive movement, rhythmic stimulation, relaxation, and silent meditation to facilitate emotional release and enhance body awareness and psychological regulation. Statistical analysis indicated reductions in anxiety (t = 24.29), stress (t = 21.66), and depression (t = 18.51) scores after the intervention, with statistically significant differences and effect sizes indicating practical intervention impact. Although the research design limits causal inference due to the absence of a control group, the findings contribute empirical evidence regarding the potential of Osho Kundalini-based DMT as an applicable psychosocial intervention for individuals with mental disabilities in social care settings.